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We are off to a great start! The first day of school for our kindergarten students went great, and our students and staff were excited to welcome them to Harwood.

Please take a few minutes to look through our newsletter for important updates and information. Also, don’t forget that our PTO meeting is this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the commons. We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Toy
Principal

Homework - students should be reading 20 minutes a night! There may be some days that it doesn't work out to read. What can you do? Add a few extra minutes to the other days of the week! Happy Reading!

New Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

Our goal is to make morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up safe and smooth for everyone. Please follow these updated procedures:

• Be mindful of buses between 7:30 and 7:40 a.m. Our buses need clear access to drop off students and stay on schedule before picking up middle and high school students.
• Pull forward as far as possible so vehicles behind you can also drop off.
• Please do not stop directly in front of the playground, as this slows the flow of traffic.
• Students should always exit vehicles from the passenger side, directly onto the sidewalk.
• If you would like to walk your child inside, please park in the parking lot and use our freshly painted crosswalk.

Please follow the same procedures at dismissal. Buses arrive between 2:30 and 2:35 p.m., so it is important to keep the bus area clear. After the busses have pulled away cars may move forward. Vehicles, please pull forward, have your child enter the vehicle from the passenger side, and then carefully continue on your way.

• Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to keep all Harwood students and families safe!

7:10 Early Riser Program

7:35 Breakfast or Recess begins

7:55 School Begins

2:35 Dismissal

All students who utilize district transportation services are subject to the following rules:

• Obey the bus driver.
• Stay in your seat, facing forward, with legs and arms out of the aisle.
• Keep your hands, head, and feet in the bus.
• No eating or drinking while on the bus.
• Bus riders will always conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner.

If the rules listed above are not followed, the following consequences will be enacted:

• Low-Level Infractions: Students who violate low-level rules are subject to in-school consequences which are determined by the principal at each school. Upon third low level write up student may be subject to the high-level consequences.
• High Level - 1st offense: Student will be removed from the bus for one week.
• High Level - 2nd offense: Student will be removed from the bus for two weeks.
• High Level - 3rd offense: Student will be removed from the bus for one month.
• High Level - 4th offense: Student will be removed from the bus for the remainder of school year.
• Severe Clause: Students may have their riding privileges suspend for longer durations for severe acts on the bus.
• Revoking Clause: A student may have their bus riding privileges permanently denied for serious actions, or threats that pose a danger to others.

Personal Items:

Students are not allowed to bring on the bus any articles that the driver or para considers to be dangerous or that may cause injury. Items such as baseball bats, golf clubs, tennis rackets, rollerblades, skateboards, and umbrellas are not allowed on route buses.

Food, drinks, and cell phones must be stored at all times.

The Transportation Department is not responsible for any items lost on the bus.

Mark your calendars!

Tuesday, September 1 - First Day for Kindergarten

Thursday, September 3 - PTO Meeting at 6:30

Monday, September 7 - No School, Labor Day

Friday, September 18 - No School, Professional Learning for teachers

Thursday, October 1 - PTO Meeting at 6:30

Thursday, October 8 - PICTURE DAY

Monday, October 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, October 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thursday, October 15 - NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 16 - NO SCHOOL

Join Your Child for Lunch!

One of the best parts of the school day is lunchtime, and we'd love for you to share that time with your child! Joining your child for lunch is a great way to encourage them, celebrate their school experience, and support our school lunch program.

To help our lunch periods run smoothly, please keep the following in mind:

• Call the school no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day you plan to visit.
• Outside food is not permitted in the cafeteria.
• Visitors may purchase a school lunch and pay with:
  • Exact cash
  • Check
  • Funds deducted from their child's lunch account

Lunch visitors are welcome September 21 through May 14. This allows our students time to establish routines at the beginning of the school year and helps minimize disruptions during the busy end-of-year season.

After enjoying lunch together, please say goodbye to your child as they head out for recess so they can smoothly transition back into their school day.

We look forward to welcoming you for lunch and creating special memories with your student! 🍎🥪😊

Visitor Lunch Dates: September 21 - May 14
Call by: 9:00 a.m. on the day of your visit to reserve your lunch.

ADULT LUNCH: $4.25

CHILD LUNCH: $3.00

EXTRA MILK: $.50

DOORS LOCKED:

All our doors are locked during the school day. Door #1 will provide access to our office, and all are we ask that you to use our buzz-in system to enter. We understand that this may cause an inconvenience but please understand that this is to increase safety for our children. Thank you for your understanding.

CHECK IN AT OFFICE:

Please remember to check in at the office when visiting the school. We will have you sign-in through our computer which will print you out a badge.

STUDENT OFFICE CHECK OUT PROCEDURES:

In order to maintain security and safety for our students, the following procedures have been put in place.

- When checking out your child prior to the end of the school day, parents (guardian) need to come go to the office and sign them out. When you come to sign out your child we will call them down to the office at that time to minimize loss learning time.

- Please let others know that if they are picking up your child and we do not recognize them, we will be asking for ID to verify that they are able to pick up one of our students. Thank you for understanding that it is for the safety of our children.

ABSENCES:

If your child is going to be absent or tardy, (illness, appointments, etc.), we appreciate parents calling the school office before 8:00. Calls will be made to your home or work if no calls are received. Tardy students, students returning or leaving the building must sign in and sign out in the office.

• Last spring we shared that milk will not be available for snack break this year. We encourage all students to bring a water bottle to school each day. We do have drinking fountains available for student use also.
• Fruit and Veggie Snack - Tuesday through Friday students are provided a snack through the school. Students should bring their own healthy snack on Monday and usually choose to bring their own snack Tuesday through Friday.

• Popcorn is provided for each classroom when a student from their class has a birthday. Accommodations are made for students who have food allergies.

• Please call the office at 701-356-2040, before 8:00 AM, if your child is going to be absent.
• If you know your child will be absent due to a family trip/vacation, please let the office know ahead of time.

• If you need to change your child's end of the day transportation, please contact the school before 1:30 so we can make sure that the classroom teacher is notified before the end of the day. Teachers may not see their emails right before school is dismissed and it would be unfortunate the message does not get to the student.

All students have P.E./Gym class each day. Please make sure your child has gym/tennis shoes with them each day for class.

Why come to PTO? There are so many reasons, but most important it gives you an opportunity to get involved with your child's education experience. PTO meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 in the Commons area. Free childcare is provided.

THURSDAYS AT 6:30

SEPT. 3 - No Childcare available

OCT. 1

NOV. 5

DEC. 3

JANUARY - NO MEETING

FEB.4

MAR. 4

APR. 1

MAY 6

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